Louisville police arrest man for murder of 76-year-old on Manslick Road

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A man was arrested for the murder of an elderly man who was shot and killed Wednesday night in south Louisville.

Richard Kevin Jenkins was pronounced dead at the scene of the shooting in the 7800 block of Manslick Road, near Oakcrest Court, around 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, according to the Jefferson County Coroner's Office.

The Louisville Metro Police Department's Homicide Unit is handling the investigation. Just before 5 p.m. Thursday, LMPD said Justin Hayes, 50, was arrested and charged with murder in the case.

According to an arrest citation, Jenkins was shot by Hayes during a domestic violence incident. Hayes reportedly contacted family members and "alluded to shooting" Jenkins.

Anyone with information is asked to leave an anonymous tip by calling LMPD's Crime Tip Line at 502-573-LMPD (5673) or submit an anonymous tip on the department's Crime Tip Portal by clicking here.

More Crime News:

23-year-old Louisville man charged with murder in Beechmont neighborhood shooting

19-year-old in critical condition after shooting in Louisville's Auburndale neighborhood

Arrest made months after deadly September shooting in Louisville